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The coronavirus crisis has crushed Sacramento arts and charity groups. Here’s how you can help

Gavin Newsom wants $1 trillion COVID-19 aid package for states. How did he get that number?

Agency setting coronavirus standards for nursing homes is moving too slow, lawmaker says

Will Sacramento be in the next wave of counties to reopen? Health director pushing for it

OneSpeed's dining room is closed, but the East Sacramento pizza restaurant is open for takeout. Chef/owner Rich Mahan, who also owns The Waterboy, speaks April 8, 2020, about the coronavirus closures, and his hopes for a post-virus future. By

‘I miss my customers.’ Hard-hit Sacramento stores ready but anxious about reopening Friday

‘I miss my customers.’ Hard-hit Sacramento stores ready but anxious about reopening Friday

‘Barely breathing’: Entire family feels physical and financial pain of COVID-19

‘Barely breathing’: Entire family feels physical and financial pain of COVID-19

El Dorado Cafe reopened despite coronavirus limits — and a record crowd showed up

El Dorado Cafe reopened despite coronavirus limits — and a record crowd showed up

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Attorneys file Sacramento County claim for boy punched and pinned by sheriff’s deputy

The claim is a likely precursor to a civil lawsuit in federal court.

Mayor Steinberg wants masks required in public when Sacramento stay-at-home order eased

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Mayor Steinberg wants masks required in public when Sacramento stay-at-home order eased

May 04, 2020 8:11 PM

Is Sacramento facing repeat of last Friday’s Capitol protest over stay-at-home order?

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Is Sacramento facing repeat of last Friday’s Capitol protest over stay-at-home order?

Small farms in the Sacramento area can get part of $100,000 in ‘Fork 2 Farm’ grants

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Small farms in the Sacramento area can get part of $100,000 in ‘Fork 2 Farm’ grants

Some California businesses can reopen as soon as Friday. Which ones are on the list?

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Some California businesses can reopen as soon as Friday. Which ones are on the list?

President-themed milkshake bar in Old Sacramento to close after one year in business

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President-themed milkshake bar in Old Sacramento to close after one year in business

Still haven’t gotten your stimulus check? People without bank accounts face long wait

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Still haven’t gotten your stimulus check? People without bank accounts face long wait

May 04, 2020 1:30 PM

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Newsom’s $1 trillion ask of Congress + More protests planned + Coronavirus discrimination

4 California inmates killed within 2 days at 3 state prisons

Spot fires along U.S. Highway 50 slow Sacramento traffic, fire officials say

McClatchy says it has agreement with key creditors on procedure, timeline for potential sale

See list of local businesses that are updating customers in response to coronavirus

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‘Big smiles.’ Yuba City reopens some businesses ahead of state relaxing shutdown rules

May 04, 2020 4:26 PM

‘It felt like a blessing.’ Staff members on what it was like to work at Biba Restaurant

May 03, 2020 4:52 PM

‘We’ve definitely got our tennis out of our system.’ Play resumes at Sacramento courts

May 02, 2020 6:09 PM

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Campaign to back Asian American nonprofits kick-started to commemorate heritage month

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Campaign to back Asian American nonprofits kick-started to commemorate heritage month

‘Gilligan’ the castaway bear found dead days after surfacing on island in Davis pond

May 04, 2020 9:49 AM

‘Melodic and powerful’: Sacramento radio legend Lou Coppola dies at 92

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Sacramento’s dining scene and officials lament the closure of Biba

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Season grades for every Sacramento Kings player: Who surprised and who disappointed?

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Season grades for every Sacramento Kings player: Who surprised and who disappointed?

Another Northern California sporting event gets red light due to coronavirus concerns

Honoring a lost year: Players and coaches reflect on the baseball season that wasn’t

Legendary Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula dies at 90

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Many California stores can reopen Friday from coronavirus lockdown, Newsom announces

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Many California stores can reopen Friday from coronavirus lockdown, Newsom announces

Energy traders accused of illegal scheme to drive up California gasoline prices

Newsom’s $1 trillion ask of Congress + More protests planned + Coronavirus discrimination

Why California dentists can’t fix your teeth right now: The state took their face masks

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COVID-19 increases need to protect children from dangers of tobacco vaping addiction

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COVID-19 increases need to protect children from dangers of tobacco vaping addiction

Gavin Newsom – at times his own worst enemy – undermines his own credibility in crisis

Jack Ohman: The Great Exaggerator

California’s rainy day fund will run dry without federal budget help during coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Sacramento area budgets. See how your community stands

City and county budgets in the Sacramento region of Northern California face cuts, layoffs, furloughs amid the coronavirus lock down. Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Lincoln, Davis face challenges.

Photos from Capitol protests against coronavirus stay-at-home order in California

Photos from Capitol protests against coronavirus stay-at-home order in California

May 01, 2020 5:04 PM

See photos of Sacramento response to coronavirus pandemic

See photos of Sacramento response to coronavirus pandemic

March 22, 2020 12:42 PM

Jack Ohman: The Great Exaggerator

Jack Ohman: The Great Exaggerator

May 04, 2020 1:23 PM

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Restaurant News & Reviews

Cinco de Mayo from home? Tips to celebrate another holiday under coronavirus shutdown

Cinco de Mayo is also Taco Tuesday this year. Here are tips for celebrating with food or drinks during the coronavirus shutdown, whether you’re making your own food or mixing your own drinks or getting takeout.

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El Dorado Cafe reopened despite coronavirus limits — and a record crowd showed up

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El Dorado Cafe reopened despite coronavirus limits — and a record crowd showed up

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This place rocks. Tour home of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee listed at $4.599 million

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This place rocks. Tour home of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee listed at $4.599 million

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